famous Apple Napoleon cake
Apple Napoleon Cake This Apple Napoleon Cake combines the classic flaky layers of Napoleon pastry with a sweet apple twist. The alternating layers of crispy puff pastry, spiced apples, and luscious custard cream make it a dessert that’s both light and indulgent. Perfect for special occasions or as a show-stopping dessert, this cake is bound to impress! Ingredients: For the Pastry: 2 sheets of puff pastry, thawed 1 tbsp powdered sugar (for dusting) For the Apple Filling: 4 medium apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work well) 1/4 cup sugar 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg 1 tbsp butter 1 tsp lemon juice For the Custard Cream: 2 cups milk 1/4 cup sugar 2 egg yolks 3 tbsp cornstarch 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 tbsp butter Instructions: Step 1: Prepare the Pastry Preheat your oven: Set it to 400°F (200°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Roll out the puff pastry: On a lightly floured surface, roll out each sheet of puff pastry until it’s about 1/8 inch thick. Cut the pastry: Cut the puff pastry sheets into rectangles about 12×4 inches (you should get 3 layers per cake). Bake the pastry: Transfer the cut pastry pieces to the prepared baking sheets and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp. Remove and allow to cool completely. Step 2: Make the Apple Filling Cook the apples: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sliced apples, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Cook until the apples are soft and caramelized, about 8-10 minutes. Set aside: Once cooked, remove the apples from the heat and let them cool slightly. Step 3: Prepare the Custard Cream Heat the milk: In a saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until it’s just about to boil. Set aside. Mix the egg yolks and sugar: In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch until smooth and pale. Combine the mixtures: Slowly pour the hot milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly to avoid curdling. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened (about 5 minutes). Add vanilla and butter: Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and butter until smooth. Let the custard cool to room temperature. Step 4: Assemble the Cake Layer the puff pastry: Place one puff pastry rectangle on a serving plate. Add custard and apples: Spread a thin layer of the custard cream on top, followed by a layer of cooked apples. Repeat: Place another layer of puff pastry on top and repeat the custard and apple layers. Finish with the third puff pastry rectangle. Dust with powdered sugar: Lightly dust the top with powdered sugar for an elegant touch. Step 5: Chill the Cake Refrigerate the assembled cake: For at least 2 hours to allow the layers to set and the flavors to meld. Serving Suggestions: Serve with a drizzle of caramel sauce or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent treat. Garnish with fresh apple slices or a sprinkle of ground cinnamon for a decorative touch. Why You’ll Love This Recipe: Unique Twist on a Classic: The combination of Napoleon’s famous flaky pastry with the warmth of spiced apples makes this dessert a delightful and sophisticated treat. Perfect for Entertaining: This layered cake is impressive to look at and even better to eat, making it ideal for special occasions. Versatile and Customizable: Add nuts, raisins, or even a touch of caramel between the layers for extra texture and flavor. With its perfect blend of crisp, creamy, and fruity layers, this Apple Napoleon Cake is sure to become a favorite for any dessert lover. Enjoy the sweet and spiced apples paired with the richness of custard, all nestled between flaky pastry layers—a true delight!
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Apple Napoleon Cake
This Apple Napoleon Cake combines the classic flaky layers of Napoleon pastry with a sweet apple twist. The alternating layers of crispy puff pastry, spiced apples, and luscious custard cream make it a dessert that’s both light and indulgent. Perfect for special occasions or as a show-stopping dessert, this cake is bound to impress!
Ingredients:
For the Pastry:
- 2 sheets of puff pastry, thawed
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar (for dusting)
For the Apple Filling:
- 4 medium apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work well)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp lemon juice
For the Custard Cream:
- 2 cups milk
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 egg yolks
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions:
Step 1: Prepare the Pastry
- Preheat your oven: Set it to 400°F (200°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll out the puff pastry: On a lightly floured surface, roll out each sheet of puff pastry until it’s about 1/8 inch thick.
- Cut the pastry: Cut the puff pastry sheets into rectangles about 12×4 inches (you should get 3 layers per cake).
- Bake the pastry: Transfer the cut pastry pieces to the prepared baking sheets and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp. Remove and allow to cool completely.
Step 2: Make the Apple Filling
- Cook the apples: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sliced apples, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Cook until the apples are soft and caramelized, about 8-10 minutes.
- Set aside: Once cooked, remove the apples from the heat and let them cool slightly.
Step 3: Prepare the Custard Cream
- Heat the milk: In a saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until it’s just about to boil. Set aside.
- Mix the egg yolks and sugar: In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch until smooth and pale.
- Combine the mixtures: Slowly pour the hot milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly to avoid curdling. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Add vanilla and butter: Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and butter until smooth. Let the custard cool to room temperature.
Step 4: Assemble the Cake
- Layer the puff pastry: Place one puff pastry rectangle on a serving plate.
- Add custard and apples: Spread a thin layer of the custard cream on top, followed by a layer of cooked apples.
- Repeat: Place another layer of puff pastry on top and repeat the custard and apple layers. Finish with the third puff pastry rectangle.
- Dust with powdered sugar: Lightly dust the top with powdered sugar for an elegant touch.
Step 5: Chill the Cake
- Refrigerate the assembled cake: For at least 2 hours to allow the layers to set and the flavors to meld.
Serving Suggestions:
- Serve with a drizzle of caramel sauce or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent treat.
- Garnish with fresh apple slices or a sprinkle of ground cinnamon for a decorative touch.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
- Unique Twist on a Classic: The combination of Napoleon’s famous flaky pastry with the warmth of spiced apples makes this dessert a delightful and sophisticated treat.
- Perfect for Entertaining: This layered cake is impressive to look at and even better to eat, making it ideal for special occasions.
- Versatile and Customizable: Add nuts, raisins, or even a touch of caramel between the layers for extra texture and flavor.
With its perfect blend of crisp, creamy, and fruity layers, this Apple Napoleon Cake is sure to become a favorite for any dessert lover. Enjoy the sweet and spiced apples paired with the richness of custard, all nestled between flaky pastry layers—a true delight!
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